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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1923

Page

3

Christian Science Lecture in Boston by Dr Walton Hubbard

Dr Walton Hubbard of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston spoke at the A auditorium on Monday evening under the Christian Science Society. He argued that Christian Science is the divine law demonstrated by Jesus and that understanding divine Principle cures sickness and sin, stressing the spiritual nature of man and God’s love as the basis of healing.

Walton Hubbard First Church of Christ Scientists Boston Mass Christ Jesus God Creator Mrs. Eddy Jesus Eddy John Mina

Army planes land at Bolling Field after 6000 mile San Antonio to Washington trip

Completing a six thousand mile journey from San Antonio to Washington via the Caribbean sea, six army airplanes arrived at Bolling Field shortly before noon and were greeted by Secretary of War Weeks and other officials.

Washington San Antonio Texas Caribbean Sea Shorts Bollingfield Weeks l

Fire Destroys Hillside South of Nelsonville

Heavy fires Sunday south of Nelsonville caused extensive damage to wildlife in the preserve. The blaze threatened the H Y Fire Clay Co power house as workers fought to avert danger. Mrs Lowden sustained severe burns while attempting to warm by a stove after a drive, and Mr Lowden was burned while dousing flames. Miss Lessie Ervin returned to Columbus after visiting her parents.

Nelsonville H. Y. Fire Clay Co

Masons Visit Ohio Bell Plant at Nelsonville

About 50 Masons toured the Ohio Bell Telephone Co. plant in Nelsonville Monday night as guests of the management. The visit yielded genuine interest and offered insight into the complexities of a modern telephone exchange. Cigars, ice cream and wafers were served.

Ohio Bell Telephone Co Nelsonville

Seven candidates to receive IF. C. degree at lodge meeting

The IF. C. degree will be conferred on seven candidates at a special communication of Philodonian Lodge Friday evening. On Wednesday April 11 the M. M. degree will be conferred on two candidates. Haybrow Council holds a stated assembly Wednesday night this week.

IF. C Philodonian Lodge Assembly Haybrow Council

Standard Bearers Meet at Methodist Church Thursday

The Standard Bearers gather at the Methodist church on Thursday evening at 7:00 for a pot luck lunch and a reminder that every member should attend.

City Officials Warn on Wandering Livestock Damage

City officials report growing citizen complaints about yards damaged by stray chickens cows dogs and other animals. Owners must keep stock confined on their property or face penalties when others’ property is damaged.

Frank Topsail Fined For Fighting In City Court

Frank Topsail drew a fine of five dollars and costs in Mayor McCune’s court Monday for fighting. Joe Jones pleaded not guilty at arraignment on a similar charge and will have his hearing Wednesday afternoon at o'clock.

Frank Topsail McCunes Joe Jones

City Council Holds Regular Session Approves March Minutes

Regular council meeting with all members present except Owens and Cotton. March minutes read and approved. Mayor's report accepted. Stover praised fire department for Neimans fire on March 28, 1923. Ridenour briefed on electric light plant. Clements discussed a rear ally of Sheppard Street. Adjourned.

Owens Cotton Stover Fire Department Neimans Ridenour City Clements Sheppard Street

Mrs McCarty and Daughter Plan Jacksonville Visit

Mrs. J. C. McCarty and her daughter Mrs. Chas. Walker departed today for Jacksonville Florida to visit relatives and friends during a planned trip.

J. C. McCarty Chas. Walker Jacksonville, Fla

Bereans Hold Large Class Meet Music Honors

The Bereans class drew 204 men for a Sunday gathering with a fifteen piece orchestra and a solo by Vernon Covert. Next Sunday is memorial day for all deceased Bereans with a memorial sermon by the teacher and a goal of 200 attendees.

Bereans Vernon Covert

Circle of Ruth Hosts Monday Meeting at Presbyterian Church

Miss Dorothy Vorkes and Mrs. James Knight hosted the Circle of Ruth in the Presbyterian church social rooms. A business session began at 5 PM with Mrs. E. B. Acomb leading devotions and a discussion on the West Minster Guild. Mrs. C. H. Bartlett spoke on Africa. At 6 PM a two course luncheon was served with fifteen covers.

Dorothy Vorkes James Knight Circle of Ruth Presbyterian Church E. B. Acomb West Minster C. H. Bartlett Africa

Mrs Earl Lowden Burned in Columbus Sunday Incident

Mrs Earl Lowden formerly of Nelsonville now resident in Columbus suffered serious burns Sunday afternoon. Details are sparse but the injury is described as extensive with her condition under medical care.

Earl Lowden Nelsonville Columbus

Kontner Guests Dine With Monks and Marks Pair

Mr and Mrs Austin Kontner were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs C S Kontner. Mr and Mrs Charles Marks were entertained by Mr and Mrs John Monks.

Austin Kontner C. S. Kontner Charles Marks John Monks

Past Chiefs of Pythian Sisters Meet Tonight

The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters plan a Wednesday evening gathering with Mrs. Clarence Green at 7 o'clock. The event invites members and promises a brief meeting.

The Pythian Sisters Clarence Green

Easter Sunrise Service Attracts Large Local Gathering

Easter observance began with a 5 a m sunrise prayer meeting drawing 45 attendees. Sunday school reached 723 with nearly $200 donated for benevolence. Men numbered 204 and women 160. primary department showed the year’s highest attendance. Children received small gifts as the congregation heard a resurrection sermon and closed with a rejoicing afternoon crowd.

Christian Church

Want Ad Spotlight Encourages Quick Reader Action

Brief notes urge readers to skim the Want Ad columns for easy rewards. Advertisers in Bartlett's Printery Nelsonville handle submissions by phone, promising convenient service.

Bartlett Nelsonville

Local residents visit kin across region

Chauncey residents Chauncey Mr. and Mrs. Guy Griffin spent Sunday in Jacksonville as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jonas. Mrs. M. S. Andrews of Cincinnati was in Chauncey for the weekend visiting her niece, Mrs. Jas. Love and family. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Love and children of Sand Ridge were Sunday guests of the farmers’ parents Mr. and Mrs. James Love of Chauncey.

Guy Griffin Jacksonville Arthur Jonas Cecil Love Sand Ridge Mrs James Love City

Sweazys Guests at Local Farm Family Home

Mr and Mrs Melvin Sweazy of Columbus stay with farmers parents Mr and Mrs L L Sweazy and their family in this city as their guests.

Melvin Sweazy Columbus L. L. Sweazy

Miss Ollie Lairson Visits Nelsonville Preston Household

Miss Ollie Lairson of Nelsonville is visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Preston, staying with them during the current visit to town.

Ollie Lairson Nelsonville Mrs A. L. Preston

Preston family and Mrs Six visit Columbus Easter

Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Preston and son Clark along with Mrs. Wesley Six of this city spent Easter in Columbus as guests of farmers uncle Robert Boulding and family.

A. N. Preston Clark Wesley Six Columbus Robert Boulding

Harvey Nye Attends Easter Services at Green's Run Church

Harvey Nye of this city spent Sunday at Green's Run and attended the Christian church services there. He taught the Men's Bible class in the Sunday school and delivered an Easter reading at the evening program at the church.

Harvey Nye

Lester Family Visited Sugar Creek Guests of Hashmans

Mr and Mrs A B Lester and their Mill Street children spent Sunday at Sugar Creek as guests of Mr and Mrs Earl Hashman.

A. B. Lester Mill Street Sugar Creek Earl Hashman

Surprise party honors Mrs. Ervin in Buchtel

Mrs. J. E. Six and family attended a Saturday evening gathering in Buchtel to honor Mrs. Ervin with a surprise party.

J. E. Six Buchtel

Mrs William E Smith Heads To Columbus Hospital

Mrs William E Smith of this city leaves for Columbus to enter a hospital for an operation today.

William E. Smith Columbus

Mr and Mrs Charles McBride Hosts in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Charles McBride of Nelsonville were guests of J E Syx and family in Chauncey Sunday.

Charles McBride Nelsonville J. E. Syx Chauncey Sunday

Patricia operetta given by Chauncey high school at Globe Theatre

Last night the Chauncey high school staged Patricia an operetta in three acts at the Globe Theatre. It was well attended and generally well received with credit to Miss Ruth Wharton the coach and faculty for the success of the entertainment.

Patricia Chauncey High School Globe Theatre Ruth Wharton

Converts Baptized in Creek Near Smarts Mine

Three converts of the Holiness church of Morristown near Chauncey were baptized Sunday afternoon in the creek near Smarts mine.

Holiness Church Morristown Chauncey Smarts’ Mine

Andrews Family Visits Phillips in Town

Mr and Mrs Noy Andrews and their Millfield children spent Monday visiting Mrs Andrews parents Mr and Mrs John Phillips of this town.

Noy Andrews Millfield

Easter Visit Brings Fencemiers to Shields Home

Mr and Mrs Fencemier of Columbus visited over Easter with the Shields family in Mill Street.

Mrs. Fencemier Columbus

Doan's Kidney Pills Featured In Athens Testimony

Athens resident Mrs. Mary Schofield of 308 West Washington Street reports relief from a dull heavy back ache and kidney related pains after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She says the pills cured her symptoms including headaches dizziness and nervousness.

Doan Athens Mary Schofield Washington St Dean

Cox Denounces Harding for Court Membership Plea

Democratic candidate James M. Cox argued in Atlanta that President Harding should be converted by the public rather than vice versa. He said public opinion opposes aloofness and noted Harding and Hughes must heed the shift as shown in the senate message.

Atlanta Harding Congress International Court James M. Cox Cox Florida Dayton Ohio Hughes Senate

Joint-Ease touted for stiff joints drives big sales

A druggist notes strong demand for Joint-Ease claiming fast relief for sore joints. Advertisers emphasize its use for rheumatic and non rheumatic joints with a tube priced at 60 cents and claimed quick skin absorption and instant relief.

Druegists

Minute Search for Lost Ship Marie Missing in Gulf

A wide Gulf of Mexico search by seaplanes tugs fishing craft and a coast guard cutter failed to locate the fishing boat Marie missing for over a week with four men and a boy aboard. Fears persisted the vessel foundered amid gales.

Pensacola Tia Coast Guard Marie Gulf of Mexico

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Relief for Stomach Ailments

A patient recalls four years of stomach catarrh and collapse from bloating and colic. The promoter claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy clears mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation, with one dose proving effective or money refunded.

Mayr

Senator Burke Appeals for Living Wage in Ohio

Senator John F. Burke of Elyria urged house members to defeat the Burch resolution for a legislative committee to study a proposed minimum wage for women. He criticized the measure as bad faith and a stacked committee and pressed for a living wage commission to protect the poorest workers in Ohio.

Columbus Justice John F. Burke Elyria House Burch Senate Burke Ohio

Bandits Net 71000 Bonds In Mail Truck Heist

Seventy one thousand dollars in negotiable bonds were seized by six bandits who robbed a government mail truck in St. Louis yesterday. The bonds were consigned from Chicago to St. Louis banks, according to post office inspectors.

ST. Louis, Mo Post Office Cheago St. Louis

Four Bailey Run residents fined for untagged dogs

Four men from Bailey Run were fined for failing to secure 1922 dog license tags. Deputy Henry Williams made the arrests after residents claimed roads prevented reaching the dog catcher. Upon appearance, the men paid fines and costs and obtained the required tags.

Bailey Run Henry Willaims Williams Henry

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Curtis Brooks

A Sunday gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Curtis Brooks celebrated Brooks sixty fourth birthday. About fifty friends joined with baskets to share an elaborate dinner and pleasant social hours. Guests departed wishing him many more happy birthdays.

Curtis Brooks Mr. Brooks Brooks

McLeish Man Fined for 1922 License Tag Violation

Andy Walchak of McLeish paid a $25 fine and costs in Justice Jones court for operating his automobile with 1922 license tags. Arrest was made by Constable Tom Brower.

Andy Walchak McLeish Court of Justice Jones Tom Brower

Miss Mabel Davis Serves Week as Priest in Columbus

Miss Mabel Davis traveled to Columbus on Monday to serve as priest for a week for her brother and sister in law, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Davis.

Mabel Davis Columbus Chester Davis

Dan McBride Visits Columbus on Business

Dan McBride spends the day in Columbus handling duties and meetings on a business trip.

Dan McBride Columbus

McDonald Named Stable Boss at Corning Mines

YT G McDonald has become stable boss at Corning mines and began duties the first of the month. He and his family plan to move to Corning as soon as a residence is found.

G. McDonald Corning

Edwards Return to Columbus After Winter in Hunterdon

Mr. and Mrs. Vilas Edwards returned to Columbus on Tuesday after spending the winter at Hunterdon. Edwards worked in the Hunterdon store last winter with his brother Ben, who recently sold the store to Mike Tumak and Louis Alfolda.

Vilas Edwards Hunterdon Columbus Mr. Edwards Ben Mike Tumak Louis Alfolda

Judge Caruthers Endorses Thacher Liver and Blood Syrup

Judge Paul Caruthers of Ringgold Georgia states that after using one bottle he felt great benefit and a second bottle relieved indigestion and stomach troubles. The ad notes symptoms like sour stomach gas pains bloating and loss of appetite and claims the syrup tones the stomach purifies the blood and revitalizes the system. It mentions local retailers McKee Drug Athens Glouster Le Faver’s Pharmacy and The Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville offering the product with a money back guarantee.

Paul Caruthers Ringeeld Dr. Thacher Judge Caruthers Athens Mckee Drug Company le Faver's Nelsonville, O Gem Phar MaAacv

Record March sales at National Cash Register Co

At noon today the NC R plant sounded a one minute siren to mark a new March sales record. Frederick B. Patterson, company president, announced that March sales reached 2,875,600 dollars, the highest in the firm’s history.

Dayton National Cash Register Co Frederick B. Patterson

White Mountains Claim Deep Snow Championship

Gov Templeton visits White Mountains as Winsted residents cite record snows 116 inches since winter began. Reports note doctors making house calls on skis, trains buried in drifts and vehicles immobile for months as wild animals enter the village in search of food. Governor Templeton has traveled to the White Mountains.

Winsted Conn C. A. Templeton White Mountains Connecticut Templeton

86 Year-Old Ward Plans Egypt Trip to Tut Tomb

Chicago woman Lydia Avery Coonley Ward, now living elsewhere, will join an archaeological expedition to excavate ancient Carthage ruins in Egypt. She plans to visit the tomb of King Tut and participate in digs despite her age.

Old King Tut Carthages Chicago Lydia Avery Coonley Ward Warde Egypt Tut.ankh-Amen Canathage

Local Social Visit Brings Cox Family Guests

Misses LaVera Cox and Flida beth Binderbasin stayed with Mrs Cox’s parents Mr and Mrs J T Cox in Nelsonville over Sunday.

LaVera Cox Flidabeth Binderbasin Nelsonville

Irish Republican Held at Cleveland for Free Staters

Cleveland Ohio April 3 Martin Lazen an alleged Irish republican commander in Mayo is arrested on murder charges and held for Irish Free State authorities His lawyer Patrick Berry plans to move Judge Westenaver to release him as the act is political and not extraditable Larzan wounded in battle with Free State troops is leaving the hospital after three months

Cleveland Free Martin Lazen County Mayo Patrick Berry United States Westenhaver Larzan

Mrs Mosier Visits Columbus After Daughter’s Surgery

Mrs W Mosier of Mountville traveled to Columbus to spend a week with her daughter Miss Helen who recently underwent an appendicitis operation at Grant hospital. Miss Gotha Davis visited Athens Monday as a guest of Mr and Mrs Harry Elkins.

W. Mosier Mountville Columbus Helen Grant Hospital Gotha Davis Athens Harry Elkins

Deaths and Funerals of John D Brown in Akron Area

Mrs Reed Aleshire learns of the death Sunday of her brother John D Brown in Akron. The funeral party will travel to Ironton on Tuesday with services Wednesday at Miss Elizabeth Robinson's home and burial in Woodland cemetery. Mrs Guy Spaulding of Rock...

John D. Brown Reed Aleshire John DD. Brown Akron Ironton Elizabeth Robinson Woodland Cemetery Guy Spaulding Rock

Easter services feature choirs and baptismal plans

Christian Church members led by Mr. Chas Bradfield Miss Courtney and Miss Lands sang Thursday and the Green's Run Juniors performed Friday as the orchestra provided special numbers. Baptismal services are set for Thursday at 6 p.m. A Workers Conference will be held at Mrs. Sam Kasler's home Thursday at 7 p.m. A revival began at Glouster with delegates from Trimble and Green's Run planning to attend Friday night.

Christian Church News Chas. Bradfield Courtney Miss Lands Chauncey Green's Run Sam Kasler D. Mureh Glouster Trimbte Green Iun

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